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Property description

This luxurious apartment is located in the characteristic village of Portovenere and was just recently completely remodeled in a typical Italian modern style using only the highest quality in Italian design. Guests visiting this apartment will also have the opportunity to enjoy many special services that the owner provides such as private boat tours on a typical small wooden boat guided by a handsome young Italian boy(who just happens to be the owner's son:)) along with private homemade succulent Italian dishes,cooking courses,airport transfers and free transfers from the train station in La Spezia on arrival day.

Upon entering this second floor accommodation immediate attention is drawn to the right where the spacious living room overlooks a wonderful terrace with truly amazing views looking over the sea. The generous size of the terrace allows for dining outdoors or just enjoying the view while sunbathing or enjoying a glass of sparkling white wine. To the left is the kitchen which is equipped with a dishwasher,washing machine, gas stove top and oven, American coffee maker, and a microwave. There are two bedrooms of which one has a queen size bed and the second has two single beds which can also be joined together (each one with size 100x200 cm). The second bedroom also leads out to the terrace. There are two bathrooms, both with shower.The apartment is located right across the street from one of the main public beaches in Portovenere. Umbrellas and chairs are available at an extra cost. The ferry services are a 3 minute walk from the apartment along with shopping,restaurants, etc. There is a bus stop just below the building as well for those wishing to ride into La Spezia.The apartment is equipped with sat TV with English channels, beach towels, CD player, and screens on all windows. The owner also provides some immediate provisions and groceries can also be provided upon request.

Portovenere is not only a typical charming Italian village in itself but it is also a perfect hub for touring the CinqueTerre and the surrounding Poet's Gulf. In fact, the views of the gulf are definitely to be considered the highlight of this holiday home. The huge bay windows offer an incomparable view of the Palmaria Island, other villages across the gulf, and the Apuani mountains which frame the entire panorama as if it were a masterpiece!

Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms

Other Amenities

As mentioned in the property description, the owner and property manager offer many extra services to make your vacation in this area truly memorable such as catering,wine/food tours,cooking courses,boat excursions,grocery shopping and driver services with free transfers from La Spezia train station to the apartment on arrival day.The apartment special rate to activities made by www.cinqueterretravellers.com for travellers activities for summer 2013!!...moreless

Fees:

Notes:

30 % deposit at the time of booking

All terms and conditions will be send before the booking

Travel with confidence

Pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer) to protect your payment up to $1,000. Before making a payment always call the owner at the number listed on our website, and never use instant money transfer services such as Western Union and MoneyGram.

Sit out on the terrace of this apartment in Portovenere and enjoy a good glass of crisp local Vermentino wine as the boats come and go in the Gulf of Poets. After a day of hiking the local trails and exploring places like the Palmaria Island, the CinqueTerre and Lerici you can get ready for an amazing evening strolling the characteristic fisherman's village of Portovenere....everything right at your doorstep. Further in town is the ancient castle and fortress, dating back to the 10th century. Once in Portovenere, it is very easy to take ferries or buses to the Cinque Terre, La Spezia, Palmaria Island, Tellaro, and Lerici, where you can get a true view of the local Mediterranean life. You can hike any of the diverse and wide-ranging network of trails of the Cinque Terre, taking in the gorgeous landscape. Unwind at the near beaches of L'Arenella, Royal, and L'Olivo, which welcome you with clear water and pebbly sand. There is a 9-hole golf course in Lerici, and an 18-hole course in Forte dei Marmi.

Manager info

Year Purchased: 1990

About: My name is Alessia Scoccia and I am the proud property manager of this wonderful seaside apartment which is located in one of the most beautiful and romantic areas of the Italian Riviera. After spending many years abroad, I finally decided to come back and joint in 2012 Italian Riviera Villas that is the first Property Manager, active since 2000, for owners that want to rent their top class apartments and Villas in the Italian Riviera.
Right now we manage more then 60 Properties all of high standard that we personally manage and inspect regurarly.

Why Portovenere: The apartment is few meters from the village of Portovenere that is not only an Unesco heritage site, but was also voted by NEW York Times's 2012 Travel Edition, as one of the top 40 places to visit in the world...a must!!

The Unique Benefits at this Apartment: This home is just unique, as it combines high quality Italian design along with pure natural beauty at your finger tips.The rare opportunity guests will experience waking up in the morning, crossing the road and taking a swim in the Med... will make an unforgettable vacation .